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Devils on horseback are a type of hors d'oeuvre or appetizer that is popular in British cuisine. They are typically made by wrapping bacon around dried fruit, such as prunes or dates, and then baking or grilling them until the bacon is crispy. This dish is often served at parties and festive occasions.

History[edit]

The origin of devils on horseback is somewhat unclear, but they are believed to have been created in the United Kingdom in the late 19th or early 20th century. The name "devils on horseback" is thought to be a play on the name of a similar dish, angels on horseback, which uses oysters instead of dried fruit.

Preparation[edit]

The basic preparation of devils on horseback involves the following steps:

Soak the dried fruit, such as prunes or dates, in brandy or another liquor to plump them up and add flavor.
Remove the pits from the fruit if necessary.
Wrap each piece of fruit with a strip of bacon, securing it with a toothpick.
Bake or grill the wrapped fruit until the bacon is crispy and the fruit is heated through.

Some variations of the recipe include stuffing the fruit with cheese or almonds before wrapping them in bacon.

Serving[edit]

Devils on horseback are typically served hot, immediately after cooking. They are often presented on a platter as a finger food at parties or gatherings. The combination of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors makes them a popular choice for cocktail parties and holiday celebrations.

Variations[edit]

There are several variations of devils on horseback, including:

Using different types of dried fruit, such as apricots or figs.
Adding a spicy element, such as a chili pepper or hot sauce, to the filling.
Wrapping the fruit in prosciutto or another type of cured meat instead of bacon.

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Devils on Horseback''' is a traditional [[British cuisine|British]] appetizer or [[hors d'oeuvre]]. The dish consists of [[bacon]] wrapped around [[prune]]s or [[date (fruit)|dates]], which are then baked. The name "Devils on Horseback" is thought to have originated in the United Kingdom in the 19th century, although the exact origins of the dish and its name are uncertain.
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:Devils on Horseback}}
-== History ==
+[[File:Devils_on_Horseback.jpg|thumb|right|A plate of devils on horseback]]
-The first known reference to Devils on Horseback appears in a British cookbook from the late 19th century. The dish is similar to another British appetizer, [[Angels on Horseback]], which consists of oysters wrapped in bacon. The "devil" in the name is thought to refer to the spicy or zesty flavor of the dish, which contrasts with the milder flavor of Angels on Horseback.
-== Preparation ==
+'''Devils on horseback''' are a type of [[hors d'oeuvre]] or [[appetizer]] that is popular in [[British cuisine]]. They are typically made by wrapping [[bacon]] around [[dried fruit]], such as [[prunes]] or [[dates]], and then baking or grilling them until the bacon is crispy. This dish is often served at parties and festive occasions.
-To prepare Devils on Horseback, prunes or dates are pitted and stuffed with [[chutney]] or [[blue cheese]]. A strip of bacon is then wrapped around the stuffed fruit, and the assembled appetizer is baked until the bacon is crisp. Some variations of the recipe include additional ingredients, such as almonds or cream cheese.
-== Serving ==
+==History==
-Devils on Horseback are typically served hot, often on a skewer or toothpick. They are a popular choice for [[Christmas]] and [[New Year's Eve]] celebrations in the United Kingdom, but can also be found on the menu at pubs and restaurants year-round.
+The origin of devils on horseback is somewhat unclear, but they are believed to have been created in the [[United Kingdom]] in the late 19th or early 20th century. The name "devils on horseback" is thought to be a play on the name of a similar dish, [[angels on horseback]], which uses [[oysters]] instead of dried fruit.
-== See also ==
+==Preparation==
-* [[Angels on Horseback]]
+The basic preparation of devils on horseback involves the following steps:
-* [[Pigs in a blanket]]
-* [[Rumaki]]
+# Soak the dried fruit, such as prunes or dates, in [[brandy]] or another [[liquor]] to plump them up and add flavor.
+# Remove the pits from the fruit if necessary.
+# Wrap each piece of fruit with a strip of bacon, securing it with a [[toothpick]].
+# Bake or grill the wrapped fruit until the bacon is crispy and the fruit is heated through.
+Some variations of the recipe include stuffing the fruit with [[cheese]] or [[almonds]] before wrapping them in bacon.
+==Serving==
+Devils on horseback are typically served hot, immediately after cooking. They are often presented on a platter as a [[finger food]] at parties or gatherings. The combination of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors makes them a popular choice for [[cocktail parties]] and [[holiday]] celebrations.
+==Variations==
+There are several variations of devils on horseback, including:
+* Using different types of dried fruit, such as [[apricots]] or [[figs]].
+* Adding a [[spicy]] element, such as a [[chili pepper]] or [[hot sauce]], to the filling.
+* Wrapping the fruit in [[prosciutto]] or another type of cured meat instead of bacon.
+==Related pages==
+* [[Angels on horseback]]
+* [[Hors d'oeuvre]]
 * [[British cuisine]]
+[[Category:Appetizers]]
 [[Category:British cuisine]]
-[[Category:Hors d'oeuvre]]
-[[Category:Bacon dishes]]
-{{British cuisine-stub}}
-{{food-stub}}